Meadow Head Lane - BB3 0LQ
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 0LQ is a residential postcode situated on Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 225th largest and 800th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 4 houses and 3 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £385,291
- 10 Year change
- up 45.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,841pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £153/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 0LQ is a residential postcode situated on Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 225th largest and 800th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 4 houses and 3 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £385,291
- 10 Year change
- up 45.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,841pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £153/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in BB3 0LQ
- Badger Brook
House
- Badger Lodge Farm
House
- Higher Meadow Head Barn
5 Bed Modern House
- Higher Meadow Head Farm
5 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BB3 0LQ sold for £780,000 on 27th June 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 36.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £385,291.
The BB3 0LQ Sales Market has increased by 45.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.1% | £385,291 |
| June 2025 | 6.3% | £389,499 |
| June 2024 | -1.4% | £366,396 |
| June 2023 | 5.1% | £371,492 |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £353,597 |
| June 2021 | 9.2% | £324,637 |
| June 2020 | 3.6% | £297,257 |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £286,815 |
| June 2018 | 3.8% | £284,270 |
| June 2017 | 3.6% | £273,916 |
| June 2016 | 0.8% | £264,506 |
| June 2015 | 3.4% | £262,480 |
| June 2014 | 2.1% | £253,901 |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £248,615 |
| June 2012 | -2.4% | £248,740 |
| June 2011 | -2.2% | £254,819 |
| June 2010 | 4.2% | £260,450 |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £249,968 |
| June 2008 | -5.1% | £272,936 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £287,457 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,841.
The BB3 0LQ Rental Market has increased by 53.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.9% | £1,841pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.2% | £1,806pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.6% | £1,701pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.3% | £1,581pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.3% | £1,460pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.2% | £1,349pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £1,259pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.5% | £1,236pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.2% | £1,218pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.6% | £1,203pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.4% | £1,196pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.2% | £1,179pcm |
| June 2014 | 0% | £1,143pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.5% | £1,144pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £1,138pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.5% | £1,134pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.2% | £1,095pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.7% | £1,051pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.8% | £1,069pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,060pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 27th June 2025 for £780,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 36.2%.
BB3 0LQ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2025£780,000 | 5 Bed HouseHigher Meadow Head Barn, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQHigher Meadow Head Barn, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQ
- Sold May 2021£500,000 | 5 Bed HouseMiddle Meadow Head Farm, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQMiddle Meadow Head Farm, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQ
- Sold May 2021£507,500 | 5 Bed HouseHigher Meadow Head Farm, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQHigher Meadow Head Farm, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQ
Nearby Postcodes
BB3 0LQ is the 225th largest and the 800th most expensive postcode out of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area.
- BB3 0LR, Tockholes Road, Tockholes, Darwen, BB3BB3 0LR28 Addresses|399 m away
- BB3 0LT, Tythebarn Cottages, Tockholes, Darwen, BB3BB3 0LT2 Addresses|550 m away
- BB3 0NT, Coal Pit Lane, Tockholes, Darwen, BB3BB3 0NT1 Address|570 m away
- BB3 0LF, Bog Height Road, Darwen, BB3BB3 0LF10 Addresses|753 m away
- BB3 0LW, York View, Livesey, Darwen, BB3BB3 0LW4 Addresses|770 m away
Property Types
- 3 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (3)
- modern house (1)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (2)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2025£780,000 | 5 Bed HouseHigher Meadow Head Barn, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQHigher Meadow Head Barn, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQ
- Sold May 2021£507,500 | 5 Bed HouseHigher Meadow Head Farm, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQHigher Meadow Head Farm, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQ
- Sold Dec 2018£505,000 | 5 Bed HouseLower Meadow Head Farm, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQLower Meadow Head Farm, Meadow Head Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LQ
Schools Nearby
- St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School1.0 km away
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School1.2 km away
- St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy1.3 km away
- St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn2.1 km away
- Darwen Vale High School2.2 km away
- Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio2.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BB3 0LQ is Cherry Tree station, which is 2.7 kilometres away.
- Cherry Tree|2.7 km away
- Darwen|2.8 km away
- Mill Hill (Lancs)|2.8 km away
- Pleasington|3.6 km away
